Herb Plews, baseball player, 1956-1959

Herb Plews

Born: 6/14/1928 in Helena, MT, USA

Died: 12/12/2014 in Boulder, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-04-18 | Final Game: 1959-07-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Herbert Eugene Plews

Biography

Herb Plews was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1959. Born in 1928, Plews made his mark during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more offensive approach in the game. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 346 games and accumulated 266 hits, demonstrating a solid ability to connect with the ball. With a batting average of .262, Plews contributed to his teams with consistent hitting, securing 82 RBIs and hitting 4 home runs. Known for his versatility, Plews also showcased his speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 3 stolen bases. His tenure in the league, although relatively brief, came during a pivotal time in baseball history when the game was evolving and new strategies were being employed. While he may not have been a household name, Herb Plews' contributions to the teams he played for reflect the dedication and skill of players who helped shape the game during the late 1950s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
346 1017 125 266 42 17 4 82 3 74 133 0.262 0.312 0.348 0.660 -1380.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 217 181 490 512 34 124
3B 49 43 29 72 12 5
SS 9 0 1 5 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 217
Third Base 49
Shortstop 9

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign IL 1948, 1949, 1950